| Catalog Number |
5530-G-609 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Unstable (1667)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Codes |
Pain (1994); Injury (2348)
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| Date of Event |
05/02/2019
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Type of Reportable Event
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Serious Injury
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Review of the device history records indicate devices were manufactured and accepted into final stock with no relevant reported discrepancies.There have been no other similar events for the lot referenced.It was reported that all information available has been submitted.Should additional information become available it will be reported in a supplemental report.The following device was also listed in this report: 5554l381,triathlon mb patella pa a38.It cannot be determined which, if any of these devices may have caused or contributed to the patient's experience.Device not available.
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported: "pain and stability complaints.All information available has been submitted".
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Reported event: an event regarding instability involving a triathlon insert was reported.The event was not confirmed.Method & results: -product evaluation and results: no product was returned for evaluation however two photographs were provided for review.The photographs show a recently explanted patella and insert components.Blood is visible on both components.Yellow discoloration was also observed on the insert, consistent with absorption of synovial fluid, invivo use.Damage/wear is visible on the posterior compartments of the insert.The patella appears unremarkable.-clinician review: a review of the provided medical records by a clinical consultant stated the following comment: cannot confirm event, need additional information; revision operative reports, clinical and past medical history, additional serial x-rays.-product history review: indicated all devices were manufactured and accepted into final stock with no relevant reported discrepancies.-complaint history review: there have been no other similar events for the lot referenced.Conclusions: the event itself could not be confirmed and exact cause of the event could not be determined because insufficient information was provided.Further information such as device identification, revision operative reports, additional serial x-rays as well as clinical and past medical history are required to complete the investigation for determining a root cause.The following device was also listed in this report: 5554l381,triathlon mb patella pa a38.It cannot be determined which, if any of these devices may have caused or contributed to the patient's experience.
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported: "pain and stability complaints.All information available has been submitted".
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